CRANBERRY TWP — A new bank at a prominent location, a church expansion and a 67-unit residential development were all given approval at a meeting of township supervisors, Thursday.

The Park Meadows Planned Residential Development, formerly known as the Goehring Road development, was given approval to begin building the 67 single-family homes on 37 acres on Goehring Road.

According to Ron Henshaw, director of planning and development services for the township, the development would have one access point at Goehring Road and would have no access to North Boundary Road.

However, a trail would connect the development to the park trail. The development would also have sidewalks and be connected with Franklin Ridge and Franklin Crossing as well as a pavilion area.

The board also approved the construction of a Bank of America branch at the corner of Route 19 and Freedom Road.

The 3,970-square-foot building will replace the Marathon gas station. Henshaw said it will include a bank building in addition to two drive-thru teller lanes, and the property will feature many streetscape enhancements.

Henshaw said the project will include stormwater chambers to handle runoff issues, and will help bring the parcel into compliance with township code. Supervisors approved the matter after hearing no comment during a public hearing.

Also Thursday, supervisors approved an addition to the Grace Community Church on Marshall Road. The 51,910-square-foot, two-story addition will be added to the existing structure.

Henshaw said the church has already addressed parking and stormwater issues related to the project.

Library design

More firm plans for the Cranberry Public Library's expansion were discussed by supervisors.

Supervisors approved a $120,000 design contract with Cannon Design for the first part of the work. According to Leslie Pallotta, library director, work includes replacement of the floors, carpet and lights as well as new entry access that is Americans with Disabilities Act compliant.

That entrance, along with the exterior wall, will be glass, which Pallotta said will help show off the new makerspace, a small workshop outfitted with tools, work benches and materials that allows for collaboration and making things in a hands-on environment.

Pallotta said the circulation area will be modified slightly to create room, as will the computer lab.

Officials also outlined funding for the project. A Keystone Grant will contribute $475,964, and carries a matching component. That component as well as the township's contribution and funds from the Cranberry Township Community Chest will account for $724,036. The project is the CTCC 2019 project of the year.

The Keystone Grant funds require the project to be completed by March 31, 2020, but officials said the current deadline is Jan. 31, 2020.

After approving the design contract, supervisors praised Pallotta and her team for the work they've put in to keep the library current and active.